LA REYNA XPRESS INC
12393-2 PEMBROKE RD, Pembroke Pines FL 33025
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015026576 | May 13, 2015 | Jul 2, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2025
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken and steak stored over sauces in reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink used to stored pot in prep station. Operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee clothes stored on shelf next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on walls in prep area.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -Observed 1 live roach crawling on wall in kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwashing sink used to stored food container. Operator removed.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Dead roaches on premises. -Observed 5 dead roaches behind cooking equipment in kitchen, 2 dead roaches underneath food preparation table in kitchen and 2 dead roaches behind indoor true refrigerator in storage area.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw fish stored over cooked beans in M3 Turbo air freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over case with limes in true refrigerator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw beef cold held at 44F in flip top cooler. Per operator, beef transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed beef in reach in freezer for quick chill.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certification expired on 10/2/2024
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
Food stored on floor. Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout plates stored on storage floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed beans hot held at 118 degrees Fahrenheit in steam table. Per operator, beans reheated and placed in steam table at 10:00 a.m. Operator reheat beans to 181F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle bowl used to dispense cooked rice at refrigerator. Operator removed bowl from container.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed continental cooler gaskets in disrepairs.
Food stored on floor. -Observed bag with onions stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2023. operator renewed her license during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw ground beef stored in container with pork in refrigerator. Operator removed ground beef to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked steak hot held at 122F. Per operator, steak cooked and stored in steam table 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator reheat meat to 177F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -Observed at 1:01 p.m. no date marked on tomato sauce stored in glass door cooler. Per operator, sauce open and stored in refrigerator from yesterday morning.
Sep 8, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Observe upright true cooler:; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding); red sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); habanero sauce (43F - Cold Holding), tomatillo sauce (49F - Cold Holding); red sauce (46F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler at main kitchen-habanero sauce (51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding. As per employee item were hold in cooler over night, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Observe upright true cooler:; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding); red sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); habanero sauce (43F - Cold Holding), tomatillo sauce (49F - Cold Holding); red sauce (46F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler at main kitchen-habanero sauce (51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding. As per employee item were hold in cooler over night, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Sep 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef stored above cooked beans.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Observe upright true cooler:; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding); red sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); habanero sauce (43F - Cold Holding), tomatillo sauce (49F - Cold Holding); red sauce (46F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler at main kitchen-habanero sauce (51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding. As per employee item were hold in cooler over night, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Observe upright true cooler:; coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (55F - Cold Holding); rice (53F - Cold Holding); red sauce (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (50F - Cold Holding); habanero sauce (43F - Cold Holding), tomatillo sauce (49F - Cold Holding); red sauce (46F - Cold Holding). Observed in reach in cooler at main kitchen-habanero sauce (51F - Cold Holding); pork (50F - Cold Holding. As per employee item were hold in cooler over night, not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed containers stored in hand washing sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of drinks stored on the floor.
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